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Finding the Third Proportional to 577,368 and 848,556

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Solution

The third proportional to 577,368 and 848,556 is: 1,247,120.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,368 : 848,556 = 848,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,368/848,556 = 848,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,368x = 848,556 × 848,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,368x = 720,047,285,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,047,285,136/577,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,120.18

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